Volleyball Material:
There are many varying types of volleyballs for indoor and outdoor usage.
The indoor balls tend to have a lighter material that is used to gym wear
and tear. The outdoor balls have waterproof materials that are resistant
to the friction of the sand.
Indoor Volleyballs:
-Leather
-Synthetic Leather, better to withstand the beating on a gym floor
-Most balls are filled with Butyl
Outdoor Volleyballs:
-Neoprene, a material similar to that of wetsuits
-Rubber, an all weather material
-Butyl Bladder, the balls are filled with this gas to give it "true
bounce and flight" (mikasasports.com)
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